Tenerife and neighboring islands prepare for the impact of storm "Bruna"
Gobierno de Canarias has declared a state of alert and heightened alert due to the approach of Cyclone "Bruna". The storm will affect Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and Gran Canaria, bringing gale force winds, heavy rain and significant sea turbulence.
A strong wind warning will be in effect for the mountainous areas, north and north-west of the island on Tenerife at noon on Saturday. A general rain warning will be in effect at 9pm on Saturday. Gusts from the southwest are expected to exceed 90km/h on Sunday, especially on peaks and exposed slopes.
The heaviest rainfall is forecast for the island of La Palma, where more than 100 liters of water per square meter could fall within twelve hours. Storm waves of up to four meters high are expected on the northern and western coasts of the archipelago. Due to the danger, La Laguna has already decided to close city parks, sports complexes and cultural centers.
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The meteorological impact coincides with peak tidal coefficients, which will reach 84 on Sunday and 82 on Monday. This significantly increases the risk of flooding of coastal areas during maximum tides.